Grandparenting
Grand Sleepovers…
When I was a kid, I loved sleeping over at my Grandma’s. She made homemade corn fritters and French fries in a pot of oil on the stove and cinnamon toast for breakfast. After...
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Can Praise Be Detrimental?
How can praise possibly be a bad thing? I asked myself this question as I began my research into the nature of praise. As a teacher and a mother, I am constantly aware of...
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Digital Grandparenting
Skype. FaceTime. Facebook Messenger. Zoom.When it comes to video chatting, most grandparents, I would argue, fall into two camps: those who love it and those who don’t. Those who love it, I’d bet, are...
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Day Tripper
5 Fun things to do in Parksville-QualicumWith so much to do and see, Parksville-Qualicum is the perfect day-trip destination. Here are only a few grand-parent and grand-kid-approved ideas.Lighthouse Country Beaches. North of...
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Mind
Unicorns, Fairies & Mermaids, Oh My!
There’s something about unicorns, mermaids and fairies that captures our collective imagination. I was at a party recently, and there was a lady there who was painting the children’s faces. Soon there were unicorns...
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Adventures in Learning Together
Make the library part of your family story. The Greater Victoria Public Library has put together activities you can undertake with your grandchild to develop your special bond and help set up the...
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Summer at Swan Lake
Summer time, and the living is easy!It’s summer, the favorite season of ice cream vendors and pool salespeople. It’s a time for BBQs, wearing flip flops and sitting on patios. It’s also a time...
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In Defence of Homework
My grandkids have informed me that there is now a “no homework” policy in their elementary school. I find that unfortunate.Parental Bonding Assisted I can remember, years ago, the fun my dad and...
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